Don't Desert Dessert: Cranberry-Apple Crisp

This cranberry apple crisp offers the flavor of old-fashioned apple pie with the added zing of cranberries without the added calories or hassle of making crust. For an added twist, you may add a cup of other berries such as raspberries or blackberries to the mix.

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Without the added calories or hassle of making crust, this dessert offers the flavor of old-fashioned apple pie with the added zing of cranberries. For an added twist, you may add a cup of other berries such as raspberries or blackberries to the mix.

4 cups apples—peeled, cored, and sliced

1 cup cranberries

3 tablespoons flour

1/2 cup honey

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons flour

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt, for topping

1. Combine the apples, cranberries, 3 tablespoons of flour, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Stir until the apples and cranberries are evenly coated. Pour the mixture into a small, 8- or 9-inch baking dish.

2. In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of flour. With a fork, cut the butter into the mixture until small lumps are coated with the flour/sugar mixture. Don’t overmix. With your fingers, sprinkle the topping over the surface of the apple mixture in the baking dish. Bake at 400°F for 25 to 35 minutes.

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